Earnings Release • May 15, 2014
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REGULATED INFORMATION INTERIM STATEMENT FROM 01/01/2014 TO 31/03/2014 UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 15/05/2014 – 8.45 AM
NET OPERATING RESULT OF EUR 3.54 MILLION – GROWTH OF 6.3% COMPARED WITHQ1 2013
7 GROWTH ALREADY ANNOUNCED IN THE PROPERTY PORTFOLIO IN 2014 TOTALLING EUR 80 MILLION
GROWTH ANNOUNCED FUNDED BY:
• Montea's net operating result was EUR 3.54 million (EUR 0.52 per share), which was an increase of 6.3% compared with EUR 3.33 million during the same period of last year (EUR 0.52 per share).
This rise of 6.3% was mainly the result of the 13.2% increase in the property result before the result on the property portfolio (operating margin).
The operating margin was 82.8%, compared with 83.9% for the same period last year. The financial cash result rose by 30% (EUR 0.42 million) to EUR 1.79 million, caused mainly by the increase in the average debt of over 20% (EUR 31.29 million). The average financial charge was 3.9%.
The fair value of the property portfolio was EUR 344.0 million. During the first quarter, the fair value of the property portfolio rose by EUR 24.5 million. This was due, in the main, to (i) the finalisation of the purchase in Puurs, at 28 Schoonmansveld, with a fair value of EUR 7.9 million, and (ii) by the purchase of a 2nd property in the Netherlands (in Waddinxveen, leased for a fixed term of 15 years to Delta Wines), for a fair value of EUR 12.7 million.
Based on the partnership agreement with MG Real Estate, Montea has committed itself, subject to the usual suspensive conditions, to acquire 3 build-to-suit projects at MG Park De Hulst in Willebroek (Belgium) when they are completed, with a total investment value of EUR 35.8 million.
Montea has also begun the development of 2 build-to-suit projects at its own sites: in Vorst (Belgium) for Metro and in Grimbergen (Belgium) for Caterpillar Logistics (50/50 Montea/WDP), representing a total additional investment value of EUR 11.0 million.
Finally, Montea has begun the development of a build-to-suit project for Vos Logistics in Oss (Netherlands), which has an investment value of EUR 12.9 million.
Montea's debt ratio is 55.1%. To continue financing the projects mentioned above, Montea is planning the issue of a bond loan for a minimum of EUR 30 million in the second quarter of 2014.
Montea is also considering a capital raising with preferential subscription rights of approximately EUR 50 million by issuing new shares.
| BE | FR | NL | 31/03/2013 | 31/12/2013 | 31/03/2013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | 12 months | 3 months | |||||
| Real estate portfolio | |||||||
| Real estate portfolio - Buildings | |||||||
| Number of sites | 20 | 15 | 2 | 37 | 35 | 32 | |
| Surface of the real estate portfolio | |||||||
| Logistics and semi-industrial warehouses | M² | 320.032 | 203.375 | 42.817 | 566.224 | 535.352 | 466.042 |
| Offices | M² | 35.098 | 15.291 | 2.480 | 52.869 | 49.342 | 48.725 |
| Total surface | M² | 355.130 | 218.666 | 45.297 | 619.093 | 584.694 | 514.767 |
| Development potential | M² | 47.766 | 38.830 | 6.055 | 92.651 | 90.500 | 90.500 |
| Value of the real estate portfolio | |||||||
| Fair value (1) | K€ | 189.021 | 118.945 | 28.500 | 336.466 | 311.936 | 283.796 |
| Investment value (2) | K€ | 193.934 | 126.766 | 30.334 | 351.033 | 324.815 | 295.420 |
| Occupancy rate | |||||||
| Occupancy rate (3) | % | 90,91% | 100,00% | 100,00% | 95,03% | 94,9% | 96,00% |
| Real estate portfolio - Solar panels | |||||||
| Fair value (1) | K€ | 7.541 | 0 | 0 | 7.541 | 7.590 | 7.732 |
| Consolidated results | |||||||
| Net current result | |||||||
| Net rental result | K€ | 6.436 | 23.659 | 5.617 | |||
| Operating result (4) | K€ | 5.330 | 19.892 | 4.711 | |||
| Operating margin (5) | % | 82,8% | 84,1% | 83,87% | |||
| Financial result | K€ | -1.791 | -6.206 | -1.376 | |||
| Net current result (6) | K€ | 3.539 | 13.494 | 3.329 | |||
| Number of shares entitled to the result of the period | 6.808.962 | 6.587.896 | 6.448.274 | ||||
| Net current result / share | € | 0,52 | 2,05 | 0,52 | |||
| Non-current result | |||||||
| Result on the real estate portfolio (7) | K€ | 1.239 | -3.022 | -191 | |||
| Result on financial derivatives (8) | K€ | -2.804 | 5.497 | 1.291 | |||
| Net result | K€ | 1.974 | 15.969 | 4.429 | |||
| Number of shares entitled to the result of the period | 6.808.962 | 6.587.896 | 6.448.274 | ||||
| Net result / share | € | 0,29 | 2,42 | 0,69 | |||
| Consolidated balance sheet | |||||||
| Equity (excl. minority participations) | K€ | 140.798 | 138.869 | 128.048 | |||
| Debts and liabilities for calculation of debt ratio | K€ | 203.721 | 179.472 | 157.852 | |||
| Balance sheet total | K€ | 369.688 | 339.797 | 310.705 | |||
| Debt ratio (9) | % | 55,1% | 52,8% | 50,8% | |||
| Net asset value / share | € | 20,68 | 20,39 | 19,86 | |||
| Net asset value / share (excl. IAS 39) | € | 23,12 | 22,43 | 22,65 | |||
| Share price | € | 32,08 | 31,65 | 30,80 | |||
| Premium / (discount) | % | 38,8% | 41,1% | 36,0% |
(1) Book value in accordance with IAS/IFRS rules.
(2) Value of the portfolio without deducting transaction costs.
(3) Occupancy rate, based on m². In calculating this occupancy rate, neither the non-lettable m² intended for redevelopment nor the land bank were taken into account in either the numerator or the denominator.
(4) Result before the result on the property portfolio.
(5) The operating result before the result on the property portfolio divided by the net rental result.
(6) Net result excluding the result on the portfolio (code XVI, XVII and XVIII of the profit-and-loss account) and excluding the variation in the values of the financial hedging instruments.
(7) Negative and/or positive variations in the fair value of the property portfolio + any losses or profits resulting from the realisation of property.
(8) Negative and/or positive variations in the fair value of the rate hedging instruments in accordance with IAS 39.
(9) Debt ratio in accordance with the Royal Decree of 7th December 2010.
(10) Share price at the end of the financial year.
Montea has acquired a logistics distribution centre on land of 25,800 m², located in Waddinxveen along the A12 (with connections to The Hague–Utrecht–Arnhem–the Ruhr). The distribution centre consists of 14,100 m² of warehousing, 2,560 m² of mezzanine space and approximately 2,800 m² of office space. The building is equipped with 17 loading docks. The site offers further expansion potential of 6,000 m². The transaction was
brokered by Cushman & Wakefield. The building is leased for a fixed term of 15 years to Delta Wines, a European wine distributor that plays a leading role in the Dutch market. The distribution centre will also serve to supply Central Europe.
Montea "Space for Growth" - site at Waddinxveen (NL)
On 25/02/2014, Montea finalised the purchase of a site in Puurs. The building is situated on 30,600 m² of land and includes a modern warehouse of 12,000 m² and 1,600 m² of office space. The site is particularly well located in the Pullaar logistics zone, with fast connections to both the A12 Brussels/Antwerp motorway and the N16 A-road to the E17 motorway.
Montea is investing in this property based on an initial yield of 8.15%, representing an investment value of EUR 7.9 million.
Montea "Space for Growth" – Site at Puurs, 58 Schoonmansveld
Montea has received a rental guarantee of 9 months (until 24/11/2014) and is confident that the site will be fully leased before this date expires.
1 For more information, please see our press release dated 7/02/2014 or visit www.montea.com.
2 For more information, please see our press release dated 20/06/2012 or visit www.montea.com.
Montea and Vos Logistics have signed an agreement for the construction and lease of a new European Distribution Centre on the "De Geer" industrial estate in Oss. After a lengthy tendering procedure, the joint build-to-suit project by Van der Maazen (turnkey contractor) and Montea (final investor) was selected as the winner. The site covers approximately 35,000 m². The building will consist of some 24,300 m² of
warehousing, 680 m² of office space and a mezzanine area of 800 m². The platform will be operational by 1st October 2014. The transaction was brokered by Cushman & Wakefield.
Montea "Space for Growth" - site at Oss (NL)
Montea will acquire this property on handover, subject to a number of the usual suspensive conditions being met. The building is leased for a fixed term of 7 years and three months to Vos Logistics, an independent European logistics service-provider, which offers a wide range of transport and customer-specific logistics services.
This transaction represents a total investment value of EUR 12.9 million and will generate an additional rent of EUR 1.01 million per year, based on an initial gross yield of 7.9%.
In December 2013, Montea signed a partnership agreement with MG Real Estate (De Paepe Group) to develop the sustainable "MG Park De Hulst" logistics park in Willebroek. The partners announced their first joint project with the development for Dachser. The parties have signed a long-term lease agreement for a fixed term of 20 years. This means an extension of 5 years with regard to the lease period previously announced.
The development of the first plot extends to approximately 37,800 m². This will include a build-to-suit crossdock building with some 6,800 m² of warehousing and around 2,300 m² of office space. The building will be extended by 1,700 m² in phase two of the project. The crossdock building will become operational during the third quarter of 2014. Montea will acquire this property on handover, subject to a number of the usual suspensive conditions being. Montea "Space for Growth" - site at MG Park De Hulst - Dachser (BE)
3 For more information, please see our press release dated 7/02/2014 or visit www.montea.com.
In 2008, Montea purchased the Unilever site in Vorst. This site is one of the few strategic industrial and logistical sites in the Brussels Capital Region (borough of Vorst) on the Brussels outer ring road. The site has a floor area of approximately 87,000 m² and at the time of purchase consisted of 8 different buildings, with Unilever as the main tenant. As part of the dynamic management of its property portfolio, Montea decided in 2013 to demolish the oldest building of approximately 14,000 m² and develop a new, sustainable project.
In phase one, Montea will develop a build-to-suit distribution centre for Metro, with total floor space of 3,500 m². The works have already begun and the new distribution centre is scheduled to become operational in September 2014. The lease agreement is for a fixed term of 27 years. This transaction was brokered by Colliers International.
These two transactions in Belgium represent a combined total investment value of EUR 16.4 million (excl. land value for Metro project already in the portfolio of Montea) and will generate an additional rental income of EUR 1.52 million per year, based on an initial gross yield of 7.7%.
There were no divestments during the first quarter.
Montea and WDP have signed a lease agreement with Caterpillar Distribution Services Europe for a term of 9 years, commencing on 1st January 2015, for the site in Grimbergen, which the two companies will hold
expand the site into a strategic logistical hub of approximately 60,000 m² in consultation with Caterpillar Distribution Services Europe. Some 29,500 m² of warehousing and 2,350 m² of office space will be refurbished, while approximately 30,000 m² of new warehouse space will be developed at the site. This site in Grimbergen enjoys the ideal multimodal location alongside the canal and in the vicinity of the container terminal in Vilvoorde, making it ideal for sustainable logistics.
jointly. Montea and WDP will partly redevelop and
Montea "Space for Growth" - site at Grimbergen (BE)
4 For more information, please see our press release dated 19/02/2014 or visit www.montea.com.
Montea and Essentra Components have signed a long-term lease agreement for a term of 9 years and 6 months for +/- 4,000 m² of warehousing at the site in Roissy-en-France.
Essentra Components was formerly Moss Express, which was already the tenant at Montea's site in Le-Mesnil-Amelot, was looking for a bigger building in the vicinity of Charles de Gaulle airport (Paris).
Essentra Components produces and distributes protective and finish products for a wide range of industries and applications.
| Total 31/12/2013 |
Beglium | France | Netherlands | Total 31/12/2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate portfolio - Buildings | |||||
| Number of sites | 37 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 35 |
| Warehouse space (m²) | 566.224 | 320.032 | 203.375 | 42.817 | 535.352 |
| Office space (m²) | 52.869 | 35.098 | 15.291 | 2.480 | 49.342 |
| Total space (m²) | 619.093 | 355.130 | 218.666 | 45.297 | 584.694 |
| Development potential (m²) | 92.651 | 47.766 | 38.830 | 6.055 | 90.500 |
| Fair value (EUR) | 336.466.000 | 189.021.000 | 118.945.000 | 28.500.000 | 311.936.000 |
| Investment value (EUR) | 351.033.313 | 193.933.882 | 126.765.747 | 30.333.684 | 324.814.965 |
| Annual contractual rents (EUR) Gross yield (%) |
27.113.246 8,06% |
14.494.002 7,67% |
10.486.081 8,82% |
2.133.163 7,48% |
26.047.883 8,35% |
| Gross yield on 100% occupancy (%) | 8,41% | 8,30% | 8,82% | 7,48% | 8,73% |
| Un-let property (m²) | 28.981 | 28.981 | 0 | 0 | 28.981 |
| Rental value of un-let property (EUR) | 1.199.428 | 1.199.428 | 0 | 0 | 1.199.428 |
| Occupancy rate (% of m²) | 95,03% | 90,91% | 100,00% | 100,00% | 94,85% |
| Occupancy rate (% of rental value) | 95,57% | 91,91% | 100,00% | 100,00% | 95,28% |
| Real estate portfolio - Solar panels | |||||
| Fair value (EUR) | 7.541.165 | 7.541.165 | 0 | 7.590.069 |
The fair value of the investment in solar panels is shown in section "D" of the fixed assets in the balance sheet.
5 The occupancy rate is calculated based on the m² occupied in relation to the total m². In this calculation, projects under (re)development are not taken into account in either the numerator or the denominator.
| Analytical | ABBREVIATED CONSOLIDATED PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT (EUR) |
31/03/2014 3 months |
31/03/2013 3 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| CURRENT RESULT | |||
| NET RENTAL RESULT | 6.436 | 5.617 | |
| PROPERTY RESULT | 6.563 | 5.686 | |
| % compared to net rental result | 102,0% | 101,2% | |
| TOTAL PROPERTY CHARGES | -365 | -196 | |
| PROPERTY OPERATING RESULT | 6.198 | 5.490 | |
| General corporate expenses | -866 | -792 | |
| Other operating income and expenses | -2 | 12 | |
| OPERATING RESULT BEFORE THE PORTFOLIO RESULT | 5.330 | 4.711 | |
| % compared to net rental result | 82,8% | 83,9% | |
| FINANCIAL RESULT | -1.791 | -1.376 | |
| PRE-TAX RESULT (*) | 3.540 | 3.335 | |
| Taxes | 0 | -6 | |
| NET CURRENT RESULT | 3.539 | 3.329 | |
| per share | 0,52 | 0,52 | |
| NON-CURRENT RESULT | |||
| Result on disposals of investment properties | 0 | 0 | |
| Result on disposals of other non-financial assets | 0 | 0 | |
| Changes in fair value of investment properties | 1.239 | -191 | |
| Other portfolio result | 0 | 0 | |
| PORTFOLIO RESULT | 1.239 | -191 | |
| Changes in fair value of financial assets and liabilities | -2.804 | 1.291 | |
| RESULT IN FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | -2.804 | 1.291 | |
| NET RESULT | 1.974 | 4.429 | |
| per share | 0,29 | 0,69 |
The net rental result was EUR 6.44 million (+14.6%) – Increase in the operating result before the result on the property portfolio (+13.2%) – Operating margin of 82.8%
The net rental result was EUR 6.44 million, an increase of 14.6% compared with the same period in 2013 (EUR 5.62 million). This rise of EUR 0.82 million was attributable mainly to the rental income in relation to the five investments made in 2013 and two further investments made in the first quarter of 2014.
In 2013:
In 2014:
The operating result before the result on the property portfolio (operating margin) rose from EUR 4.71 million last year to EUR 5.33 million at 31/03/2014. This increase of 13.2% in the operating result before the result on the property portfolio of (EUR 0.62 million) was due mainly to the rise in the net rental result of EUR 0.82 million (see above) and a small increase in the company's property charges and general overheads of EUR 0.24 million.
The operating margin6 was 82.8%, compared with 83.9% during the same period last year.
The financial result at 31/03/2014 was EUR -1.79 million, an increase of 30.2% compared with the same period last year (EUR -1.38 million). This was due in the main to the average level of indebtedness rising by EUR 31.29 million. Average financial charges were 3.9% during the first quarter7 compared with 3.6% in the same period last year. The higher average financial cost was attributable mainly to the issue of the bond loan in June 2013, with a financial cost of 4.11%.
The negative variation in the hedging instruments (EUR -2.80 million) was mainly the result of the return to falling long-term interest rates at 31/03/2014 compared with 31/12/2013.
The positive variation in the value of the property portfolio (EUR 1.24 million) was mainly the result of the positive variations in the values of two sites in the Netherlands and a number of adjustments in yields at various sites in France (between 0.20% and 0.70%).
6 The operating result before the result on the property portfolio compared with the net rental result. 7 This financial cost is an average over the period, including the lease debts in France and Belgium, and was calculated based on the total financial cost compared with the average of the starting balance and final balance for the period.
The net operating result at 31/03/2014 was EUR 3.54 million, which was an increase of 6.3% compared with the same period last year.
The net result at 31/03/2014 was EUR 1.97 million (EUR 0.29 per share) compared with EUR 4.43 million for the same period in 2013. The variation in the net result was affected strongly by non-cash results (in the first quarter of last year, there was a negative variation in the value of the property portfolio of EUR -0.19 million, whereas in the first quarter of 2014, there was a positive variation of EUR 1.24 million).
In addition to this, in the first quarter of 2013, there was a positive variation in the value of the hedging instruments, whereas this amount of EUR -2.80 million in the first quarter of 2014. These variations are not cash costs and have no impact whatsoever on the net operating result.
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (EUR) |
31/03/2014 Conso |
31/12/2013 Conso |
|---|---|---|
| NON-CURRENT ASSETS | 348.601.188 | 320.347.115 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | 21.086.828 | 19.450.170 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 369.688.016 | 339.797.286 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | 140.895.666 | 138.966.518 |
| Shareholders' equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company | 140.797.659 | 138.868.511 |
| Minority interests | 98.007 | 98.007 |
| LIABILITIES | 228.792.350 | 200.830.768 |
| Non-current liabilities | 184.373.048 | 158.798.489 |
| Current liabilities | 44.419.302 | 42.032.279 |
| TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | 369.688.016 | 339.797.286 |
The total commitment of EUR 228.79 million consisted of:
If we take account of a share price of EUR 32.08 at 31/03/2014, the premium is 38.8% compared with the net asset value, adjusted by the negative variation in the fair value of the hedging instruments.
8 Calculated in line with the Royal Decree of 7th December 2010.
As part of the partnership accord with MG Real Estate (De Paepe Group) in relation to the development of the "MG Park De Hulst" sustainable logistics park in Willebroek, an agreement has been signed for the development of a second and third project, specifically for Neovia Logistics Services Belgium and an American multinational, representing a total investment value of EUR 23.0 million.
This development encompasses a logistics platform containing 19,000 m² of warehousing, 500 m² of office space and 82 truck spaces. The building, equipped with a sprinkler system and 30 loading docks, will become operational during the third quarter of 2014.
Montea will acquire the property when it is handed over, subject to the usual suspensive conditions. The parties have signed a long-term lease agreement with Neovia Logistics Services Belgium for a term of 10 years.
This transaction represents a total investment value of EUR 13.3 million and will generate additional rent of EUR 1.1 million per year, based on an initial gross yield of approximately 8.1%.
This development is on a plot of land of approximately 20,100 m². It includes a build-to-suit logistics platform with 13,000 m² of warehousing, 1,000 m² of office space and 75 parking spaces. The building will be equipped with a sprinkler system and have 12 loading docks. It will become operational during the third quarter of 2014.
The parties have signed a long-term lease agreement for a term of 15 years.
Montea will acquire this property at the time of handover, subject to the usual suspensive conditions. This transaction represents a total investment value of EUR 9.6 million and will generate additional rent of EUR 0.7 million per year, based on an initial gross yield of 7.5%. This transaction was brokered by Cushman & Wakefield.
9 For more information, please see our press release dated 13/05/2014 or visit www.montea.com.
Based on the transactions already announced in the first quarter of 2014, Montea will see its property portfolio grow to over EUR 400 million in 2014.
Based on a debt ratio of 60%, Montea still has a further investment capacity of EUR 45 million.
To enable it to fund the growth mentioned above, Montea is working on:
The occupancy rate is 95%, which is in line with the projected target figure.
The average lease term is 5.8 years. Based on the growth it has announced, Montea expects the average terms of its leases to rise to over 6 years by the end of the financial year.
As of 31/03/2014, the operating margin was 82.8%. Based on the growth already announced, Montea is aiming to achieve an operating margin of 85% for the whole of 2014.
As of 31/03/2014, financial costs were 3.94%10, which is in line with the intended target of keeping recurrent financial charges under 4%.
10 This financial charge is an annual runrate, based on the total lines of credit drawn down, lease debts and bond loans at 31/03/2014, the hedging instruments negotiated at 31/03/2014 and the short-term interest rate (EURIBOR 3-month rate) at 31/03/2014.
This information is also available at our website: www.montea.com.
Montea Comm. VA is a public property investment trust established under Belgian law (Sicafi – SIIC), specialising in logistics and semiindustrial property in the Benelux and France. The company is a leading player in this market. Montea literally offers its clients room to grow through flexible and innovative property solutions. This enables Montea to create value for its shareholders. As of 31/03/2014, Montea's property portfolio represented total floor space of 619,093 m², spread across 37 locations. Montea Comm. VA has been listed on NYSE Euronext Brussels (MONT) and Paris (MONTP) since the end of 2006.
Jo De Wolf +32 53 82 62 62 [email protected]
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